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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Volpatte and Fouillade's positions discovered?
(a) The 204th stumbles across them.
(b) They send up a flare.
(c) They sing loudly.
(d) They use a signaling mirror.

2. Where is Fouillade from?
(a) Normandy.
(b) Alsace Lorraine.
(c) Paris.
(d) The Mediterranean.

3. Why does the old man who speaks to the soldiers leave angry?
(a) The men disagree with him about the war.
(b) The men make fun of his advanced age.
(c) One of the men tries to cheat him.
(d) The men find his philosophy amusing.

4. Was does Poterloo discover about his wife?
(a) She is pregnant again.
(b) She is dead.
(c) She is dangerously ill.
(d) She is fraternizing with a German officer.

5. Cpl. Bertrand is described as being which of the following?
(a) Argumentative.
(b) Insane.
(c) Courageous.
(d) Aloof.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soldier being carried by the Territorial stretcher-bearers was killed doing what?

2. Why does Tulacque believe that those who drive the artillery pieces to Verdun are not truly in the war?

3. Volpatte's compatriots oppose him when he criticizes what group?

4. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?

5. What does Mariette give to Eudore before he leaves?

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